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Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene

Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene

Oliver Buchholz2019-06-27T13:59:35+02:0027 June 2019|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, Cofresco Frischhalteprodukte, feedstock, Germany, innovation, members, Neste, packaging, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel from waste and residues, and LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, have announced the first parallel production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene at a commercial scale. The joint project used Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons derived from sustainable bio-based raw materials, such as waste [...]

Study aims to understand the biodegradation of individual polymers and their blends in managed and unmanaged environments

Study aims to understand the biodegradation of individual polymers and their blends in managed and unmanaged environments

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:48+02:0027 June 2019|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, ban, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, industrial compostable, innovation, marine litter, members, packaging, PBS, PLA, recyclable, research, standard, starch, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste collection, waste management|

(c) American Chemical Society Biodegradable polymers are often promoted as an environmental solution to plastic pollution. However, their degradation in managed and unmanaged environments is not always well understood. The authors of the study “Biodegradable plastic blends create new possibilities for end-of-life management of plastics but they are not a panacea for [...]

Member portrait: FKuR

Member portrait: FKuR

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T11:05:14+02:0031 May 2019|Tags: applications, biobased, bioplastics, FKuR Kunststoff, Germany, Member Portrait, members, packaging, PE, PET, PP|

Mr Patrick Zimmermann, Director Marketing & Sales of FKuR In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Patrick Zimmermann, Director Marketing & Sales of FKuR, shares some information on one of the leading suppliers of bioplastics granulates for flexible packaging [...]

The debate: biodegradable and compostable plastic bags

The debate: biodegradable and compostable plastic bags

Content Manger2019-05-23T14:08:11+02:0023 May 2019|Tags: bags, ban, bio-waste, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, EU Plastics Strategy, European Commission, industrial compostable, marine litter, microplastics, oxo-degradable, packaging, PE, policy, recyclable, research, Seedling, separate collection, single-use|

Hofer’s certified compostable shopping bag with the seedling logo (c) VictorGroup In April, the University of Plymouth published the study "Environmental deterioration of biodegradable, oxo-biodegradable, compostable, and conventional plastic carrier bags in the sea, soil, and open-air over a 3-year period". Days after the publication, European Bioplastics released a press release stating [...]

News in brief: April 2019

News in brief: April 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-04-30T21:46:36+02:0030 April 2019|Tags: Belgium, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, EN 13432, industrial compostable, innovation, Japan, members, packaging, recyclable, reusable, reuse, sustainability, waste|

Kartell's modular unit designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri Kartell presents World’s first furniture made from Bio-on biomaterial at Salone del Mobile 2019 Just a few months into the partnership between the design firm Kartell and Bio-on, the world’s first furniture made from Bio-on’s 100% natural bioplastic was presented at the international trade [...]

News in brief: March 2019

News in brief: March 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-03-22T13:23:30+01:0022 March 2019|Tags: agriculture, Austria, bags, biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, packaging, policy, recyclable, renewable, reusable, single-use, standard, sustainability, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, waste|

Burberry’s plastics packaging to be 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 On the recently launched report New plastics economy global commitment by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Burberry reveals its planned efforts to tackle plastic waste. In the brand’s commitment to use 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025, Burberry will ensure that [...]

Member portrait: BioBag Group

Member portrait: BioBag Group

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T11:05:15+02:0022 March 2019|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Germany, innovation, Member Portrait, members, Novamont, packaging, PE, recyclable, waste, waste management|

Mr Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO of BioBag Group In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO of BioBag Group, shares some information on a world-leading company in the development, production, and marketing of certified compostable and biodegradable products. [...]

Belgium

Belgium

Content Manger2023-02-24T14:43:15+01:0011 March 2019|Tags: anaerobic digestion, bags, Belgium, bio-waste, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, certification, compostable, EN 13432, home composting, industrial compostable, kitchen waste, members, packaging, policy, separate collection, Studies, tea bags, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Inhabitants: 11,6 mio Area: 30.528 km2 NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts: Belgium is divided in three regions: Flanders (FLA), Wallonia (WAL) and Brussels (BRU). As waste management is a regional authority, each of these regions have their [...]

Germany

Germany

Content Manger2023-02-24T14:41:49+01:008 March 2019|Tags: agriculture, anaerobic digestion, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, EN 13432, Germany, home composting, industrial compostable, landfilling, market development, members, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, research, separate collection, standard, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Inhabitants: 84,2 mio Area: 357.376 km2 NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts: BMUV - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection States’ environmental ministries Municipalities, they determine which input materials are allowed for [...]

Italy

Italy

Content Manger2023-02-24T14:44:52+01:007 March 2019|Tags: agriculture, anaerobic digestion, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, feedstock, food waste, home composting, industrial compostable, Italy, members, packaging, recyclable, separate collection, standard, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Inhabitants: 59,1 mio Area: 301.3382 NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts: Responsibility for waste management in Italy lies with the municipalities and/or consortia of municipalities. The national association that deals with the processing of organic waste is the [...]

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